A new feature I’m starting here on Digital Photo Mentor – an image collection. Every now and then (once a month) I’ll share a selection of images meant to give you some inspiration. So use it however you want, bookmark it, share it on social media, get ideas from it, or just say some “ooohs” and “awwws” and get out and go take some photos of your own!
9 Beginner Photography Mistakes and Tips For How To Avoid Them
In this article I wanted to share a few things I see in my classes and workshops. Some beginners photography mistakes that might be causing you some grief also. Even if you are more advanced, you may find a tip here to help you improve your photos as well.
Photographer Interview Series: Andrew S Gibson
Photographer and writer Andrew S Gibson answers a few of my questions about his success, failure, influences and more. He thinks that the number one thing you can do to improve your photography, right now is “Pick a single skill that you want to improve (for example, portraiture) then learn everything you can about it and practice, practice, practice.”
The Difference Between Reflective and Incident Metering and How They Work
Something that is often a point of confusion for newbie photographers is concept of light metering. The cameras of old had fairly simple ways of helping you determine the exposure, but now with digital it’s become a complex topic with so many options that it’s easy to become confused. I’ll try and take some of the mystery out of metering with this article explaining the two methods you can use to measure the light, and set your exposure.
Ansel Adams What You Can Learn from this Photography Master
Ansel Adams, photography master, known for his stunning black and white images particularly of the National Parks in the USA, has more to teach us than just technique. See these videos for an insight into the man, and Darlene’s tips on how you can learn from him.
